What is a war crime?
Wars always include killings and destruction, but there are limits. An expert in international law explains the rules of war laid out in the Geneva Conventions − and why they’re so hard to enforce.
Hurst Hannum, Professor of International Law, Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University •
conversation
Jan. 6, 2025 • ~8 min
Jan. 6, 2025 • ~8 min
How does the International Space Station orbit Earth without burning up?
The International Space Station is an engineering feat that has led to countless scientific discoveries. Like the thousands of satellites in orbit, it manages to stay up in the atmosphere.
Kelly Griendling, Lecturer of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology •
conversation
Dec. 16, 2024 • ~8 min
Dec. 16, 2024 • ~8 min
Do Mom and Dad really know what’s best? A psychologist explains why kids see their parents as bossier than they are
The brain science behind the power struggle between parents and their children.
Annie Pezalla, Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology, Macalester College •
conversation
Dec. 2, 2024 • ~5 min
Dec. 2, 2024 • ~5 min
Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep
You can train your brain to wake up on time naturally.
Beth Ann Malow, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University •
conversation
Nov. 18, 2024 • ~7 min
Nov. 18, 2024 • ~7 min
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